Billycar11 Selling Flashed Pioneer UHD Drives USA only, Remote Flashing,Tested & Makemkv Discount Code

[auburntiger99]

Hey Billy! I would like to order one today - since this is the last day to do so……cannot find payment link. Where do I pay? Thanks!

updated 12/18/2025

i will be closed from 12/21/25 to 1/1/26 last day to get your order in to ship is the 21st and those will go out on the 22nd

pioneers xd08's are in and working with latest fw see here viewtopic.php?f=20&t=17831&start=1125#p185600

expect delays in shipping as i just got 50+ emails to order in 2 hours and i only have the ability to flash and test 24 drives a day.


PSA do not manually send me money to my email you must use my paypal purchase links or it wont automatically categorize your drive color and auto print your label
this will massively delay your order as im doing those last i am one person i cant manually find all this stuff please stick to my system.

please be patient do not reach out to makemkv support to get a drive from me


MakeMKV Update INFO
MakeMKV now supports pioneer drives for ripping UHD discs

MakeMKV Discount INFO
The makemkv Discount code is only for current and past drive/flasher customers and you must use both the link i provide and the code not 1 or the other.
if you want one and bought previously email me with the email you bought the drive or flasher from me on.
the code is sent out with the tracking information.


About the Drives I sell

All Drives I sell are new only opened Flashed to make it works with UHD discs, tested and repackaged with all original packing material all original accessory's are included if you buy an upgrade cable or not.
All drives I sell work with UHD discs and are LibreDrive enabled even if the model listed does not normally as i convert them to a UHD model with firmware.
All drives I sell work with Anything that can Run MakeMKV on any OS Windows Mac Linux.
you don't need my UHD Drives or anyone else's for regular Blu-Ray or DVD these are only Needed for UHD discs but they work with standard Blu-Ray and DVD too.
There is no Need for SGX or an Intel with these drives the firmware and MakeMKV get around those requirements.

I recommend Pioneer drives over LG or Asus
Pioneer Drives are more reliable, get less read errors and are much quieter.
LG drives are Faster.


Pricing


Pre Flashed Pioneer BDR-XD08B USB C with BDR-XD08-UMBS Firmware $352.80 flashed tested and shipped Works with MakeMKV for UHD.

Pre Flashed Pioneer BDR-XD08S USB C with BDR-XD08-UMBS Firmware $357.98 flashed tested and shipped Works with MakeMKV for UHD.

Pre Flashed Pioneer BDR-XD08G USB C with BDR-XD08-UMBS Firmware $363.16 flashed tested and shipped Works with MakeMKV for UHD.

Pre Flashed Pioneer BDR-212 SATA 5.25 SATA with BDR-212UBK Firmware $207.74 flashed tested and shipped Works with MakeMKV for UHD.

Pre Flashed Pioneer BDR-213/2213 SATA 5.25 SATA with BDR-S13UBK Firmware $223.28 flashed tested and shipped Works with MakeMKV for UHD.

Pre Flashed Pioneer BDR-S13UBK SATA 5.25 SATA $285.45 flashed tested and shipped Works with MakeMKV for UHD.

Pre Flashed Pioneer BDR-S13U-X SATA 5.25 SATA $409.79 flashed tested and shipped Works with MakeMKV for UHD.

Pre Flashed Pioneer BDR-X13U-S 5.25 USB $347.62 flashed tested and shipped Works with MakeMKV for UHD.

Pre Flashed Pioneer BDR-X13U-X 5.25 USB with BDR-X13U-S Firmware $503.05 flashed tested and shipped Works with MakeMKV for UHD.



USB cases/adapters for Pioneer 5.25 Sata drives. you buy these on your own as i recommend direct sata when possible only get these if you need the drive to be USB



I do not and will not sell desktop LG or ASUS drives 25% of them like the Asus BW-16D1HT or LG WH16NS60 are defective and will get read errors on UHD discs



Remote Flashing Service

$25 per drive


Stock Levels


Pre Flashed Pioneer BDR-XD08B USB C 300+ In stock $352.80


Pre Flashed Pioneer BDR-XD08S USB C 400+ In stock $357.98


Pre Flashed Pioneer BDR-XD08G USB C 100+ In stock $363.16


Pioneer BDR-212 SATA 5.25 SATA 0 not available no restock ETA $207.74


Pioneer BDR-213/2213 SATA 5.25 SATA 0 not available no restock ETA $223.28


Pioneer BDR-S13UBK 5.25 SATA 0 In Stock Do not order out of stock no restock ETA $285.45


Pioneer BDR-S13U-X 5.25 SATA 0 not available no restock ETA $409.79


Pioneer BDR-X13U-S 5.25 USB 0 not available no restock ETA $347.62


Pioneer BDR-X13U-X 5.25 USB 0 not available do not order $503.05


Contact

Email me at Billycar5924@gmail.com to Order or details and questions

Remote Flashing/automated flashing

Confused about flashing your drive have the person who made the howto videos on it do it for you!
For remote flashing you will need a computer running Windows NOT A VM of WINDOWS and to send me your makemkv drive info section with drive letter and i will make an automated flasher just for you having your drive flashed in just a few clicks.

The Pioneer flasher cant downgrade drives only crossflash if it is build/has fw before 12/22
ex XS07S > XS07UHD

Shipping

I ship to the USA only
Shipping is included in the price.
standard shipping is 2-3 day priority mail


Payment


payment options listed below,
PayPal only for drive orders
zelle or paypal for remote flash

Support
I will help you setup the Drive and do things related to the drive.




Important information to know

1. All Drives i sell are flashed to Read Rip and unofficially play UHD discs even if they are a non UHD model they have been flashed to a UHD model.
2. In MakeMKV 1.12.3+ keys are automatically downloaded
3. https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 12&t=16883
4. Drives will not auto update Firmware it requires you to download or install the updater
5. DO NOT UPGRADE FIRMWARE ONCE YOU GET THE DRIVE!!





Warranty

These drives retain their full warranty with pioneer as its just stock old firmware
if pioneer sends you a drive with new fw don't worry we can just trade it out or reflash it for one of mine for free just pay shipping.

as of 1/5/25 any drives purchased after this date that use a vantec case or adapter have no warranty with me please use the OWC instead yes the drive sticks out a bit but not a big deal.
owc case
https://www.amazon.com/OWC-Mercury-Blu- ... CCV44?th=1

[nicholfd]

Hey Billy! I would like to order one today - since this is the last day to do so……cannot find payment link. Where do I pay? Thanks!

updated 12/18/2025

i will be closed from 12/21/25 to 1/1/26 last day to get your order in to ship is the 21st and those will go out on the 22nd

You must e-mail him. Read his posts. Every post has the e-mail address in the signature.

Thanks,
Frank

[Billycar11]

Hey Billy! I would like to order one today - since this is the last day to do so……cannot find payment link. Where do I pay? Thanks!

yup as others said just email me see below im about to close all orders will be going out tomorrow if you order in the next 1hr or so

[kikkoman]

Hey Billy/everyone else,

So I bought a Pioneer BDR-XD08B drive. Do I now just have to purchase the remote flash service to flash with correct version to rip 4K UHD discs?

I saw this link and that is the same drive. viewtopic.php?f=20&t=17831&start=1125#p185600

only xd08 converted to XD08UMBS
heres some testing i was doing
xd08 crossflashed to xd08 UMBS latest fw ripping UHD in makemkv

Please let me know what are next steps to get flashed firmware. I know I need to get makemkv. I've use it in the past like 8+ yrs ago when I was ripping my bluray collection, but stopped. And just now been collecting 4K discs so want to back them up now.

So I just installed makemkv, and here are the details of the drive:

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Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD08
Revision: 1.02
Firmware date: 2022-12-27
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS9330
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS8
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thanks!

[Billycar11]

Hey Billy/everyone else,

So I bought a Pioneer BDR-XD08B drive. Do I now just have to purchase the remote flash service to flash with correct version to rip 4K UHD discs?

I saw this link and that is the same drive. viewtopic.php?f=20&t=17831&start=1125#p185600

only xd08 converted to XD08UMBS
heres some testing i was doing
xd08 crossflashed to xd08 UMBS latest fw ripping UHD in makemkv

Please let me know what are next steps to get flashed firmware. I know I need to get makemkv. I've use it in the past like 8+ yrs ago when I was ripping my bluray collection, but stopped. And just now been collecting 4K discs so want to back them up now.

So I just installed makemkv, and here are the details of the drive:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD08
Revision: 1.02
Firmware date: 2022-12-27
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS9330
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS8
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thanks!

This drive was not purchased from me

It is not remote flashable this may change but it would have to be sent in for now and I'm not doing the send in service until I'm out of drives

[kikkoman]

...So I bought a Pioneer BDR-XD08B drive. Do I now just have to purchase the remote flash service to flash with correct version to rip 4K UHD discs?

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD08
Revision: 1.02
Firmware date: 2022-12-27
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS9330
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS8
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thanks!

This drive was not purchased from me

It is not remote flashable this may change but it would have to be sent in for now and I'm not doing the send in service until I'm out of drives

gotcha...bummer for me. curious when you say have to be sent in, does that mean you have to physically alter the drive?
asking b/c I don't mind doing this myself. just want to get it working with UHD disc.

with that said, since I have the drive that you already have flashed, working, and selling.
would you be up for performing a swap, meaning I purchase YOUR drive, but ship mine to you as inventory to then do your thang and sell to others.
pricing would be next steps if that were an option.

else, I may have to wait for the firmware for my drive, and if so, would you have any inclination of when that would come out?
I don't mind being a beta tester for it...if it is ready : )

thanks again.

[capo14]

I wanted to send a quick note of appreciation to Billycar11. The new Pioneer BDR-XD08B I received today works flawlessly (and faster than I expected). Thank you for the great service you provide!!

[jmltech]

I sent an email to Billycar11 requesting to purchase a drive. Was I supposed to receive an email link for payment (I did check my spam folder)?

[nicholfd]

I sent an email to Billycar11 requesting to purchase a drive. Was I supposed to receive an email link for payment (I did check my spam folder)?

Did you read the first page of the thread (where you should always start in any online forum thread)?

[jmltech]

I sent an email to Billycar11 requesting to purchase a drive. Was I supposed to receive an email link for payment (I did check my spam folder)?

Did you read the first page of the thread (where you should always start in any online forum thread)?

Yes, it said to send him an email to order or ask questions. And it also gave his email address.

[Billycar11]

Yes, it said to send him an email to order or ask questions. And it also gave his email address.

i am about 2 days behind on emails i will get to you

[thejm]

Looking for an internal 5.25" drive but your OP says you have none in stock. Is this correct?

[Billycar11]

Looking for an internal 5.25" drive but your OP says you have none in stock. Is this correct?

yes why else would i say that you have to understand there are no more pc optical drives being made we are lucky i still have xd08

[floatn1]

Do most people buy a separate power supply for the drive purchased from Billy (Pioneer BDR-XD08B) or do they work powered through usb? I haven’t used mine yet, just checking.

[Billycar11]

Do most people buy a separate power supply for the drive purchased from Billy (Pioneer BDR-XD08B) or do they work powered through usb? I haven’t used mine yet, just checking.

Most people don't need extra power but if you need one get the sabrent 60 watt USB hub